plate no. 6224

House in Fundeni

Vasile Popescu, 1941

oilImpressionismlandscapehousetreeslandscapearchitectureskyvegetation

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in loose watercolor washes and capturing light and shadow with transparent layers. It also encourages simplifying complex forms into basic shapes.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 6 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Lightly sketch the basic shapes of the house, trees, and horizon line.
step 02
Apply a light wash of yellow across the sky and background foliage.
step 03
Add washes of green and blue to the trees, varying the intensity for depth.
step 04
Paint the house with a diluted pinkish-white, leaving some areas lighter for highlights.
step 05
Use burnt sienna and brown to paint the roof, window frames, and tree trunks.
step 06
Add details to the balcony and windows with a fine brush.
step 07
Strengthen shadows under the house and trees with darker washes of brown and green.
step 08
Add final touches and details to the foliage and ground.

color palette

primary · yellow ochre · burnt sienna · cerulean blue

secondary · sap green · raw umber · white

Mix yellow ochre with a touch of burnt sienna for the warm background light. Create various greens by mixing yellow ochre and cerulean blue. Dilute burnt sienna with water to achieve lighter browns for the building details.

techniques